Caerus Ventures

Caerus Ventures, established in 2011, is a venture capital firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with an additional office in New York. The company specializes in early-stage investing, focusing on technology startups that operate at the intersection of hardware and software. Caerus typically invests between $0.25 million and $0.5 million initially, with the potential to commit up to $2 million over the life of the investment. They target companies with valuations at or below $15 million and also provide business advisory services to their portfolio companies. Caerus Ventures' investment focus spans across various sectors, including emerging media and technology, information technology, FinTech, Enterprise SaaS, and more.

James C. Holmes III

Co-Founder

10 past transactions

Socure

Series A in 2015
Socure Inc. is a provider of digital identity verification solutions, focusing on real-time identity authentication through its Socure ID+ platform. This predictive analytics platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities by analyzing a multitude of online and offline data sources, including email, phone numbers, addresses, IP addresses, and social media profiles. Socure's offerings include Aida, an AI-driven bot for validating digital identities, Docv, an omnichannel document verification solution, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which tackles synthetic identity fraud. The company addresses the needs of various sectors, including software, consulting, and financial firms, through compliance initiatives such as customer identification programs, know your customer requirements, and anti-money laundering measures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established partnerships with key industry players to enhance its service delivery.

Skulpt

Series A in 2015
Skulpt was founded in 2009 by Dr. Seward Rutkove, Neurology Professor of Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Jose Bohorquez, Electrical Engineering PhD from MIT. The company develops hardware and software to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts understand their body composition and give them the intelligence to help optimize their training and reach their peak performance. The patented technology, Composition Myography (CM), measures muscle quality and fat content of each major muscle group, giving an unprecedented level of insight into an athlete's body. The Skulpt Muscle Scanner is the world's first and only handheld consumer device that measures individual muscle quality (MQ) and total body fat percentage. The Skulpt app delivers training programs tailored to the unique physique of each user, providing targeted training for optimal results. Initially a medical company, Skulpt has been awarded numerous grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health to develop CM and validate it through various clinical research trials. Composition Myography has been adopted by dozens of US hospitals and pharmaceutical companies to track the progression of patients with neuromuscular disorders. In 2013, Skulpt began to develop consumer products based on CM technology. Skulpt’s first consumer product, the Aim, was the first-ever electronic to measure muscle quality and the fat content of individual body areas. In March 2016, the company launched the next generation of the Aim, the Chisel Muscle Scanner and an accompanying iOS and Android app.

Socure

Debt Financing in 2015
Socure Inc. is a provider of digital identity verification solutions, focusing on real-time identity authentication through its Socure ID+ platform. This predictive analytics platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities by analyzing a multitude of online and offline data sources, including email, phone numbers, addresses, IP addresses, and social media profiles. Socure's offerings include Aida, an AI-driven bot for validating digital identities, Docv, an omnichannel document verification solution, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which tackles synthetic identity fraud. The company addresses the needs of various sectors, including software, consulting, and financial firms, through compliance initiatives such as customer identification programs, know your customer requirements, and anti-money laundering measures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established partnerships with key industry players to enhance its service delivery.

Socure

Series A in 2014
Socure Inc. is a provider of digital identity verification solutions, focusing on real-time identity authentication through its Socure ID+ platform. This predictive analytics platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities by analyzing a multitude of online and offline data sources, including email, phone numbers, addresses, IP addresses, and social media profiles. Socure's offerings include Aida, an AI-driven bot for validating digital identities, Docv, an omnichannel document verification solution, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which tackles synthetic identity fraud. The company addresses the needs of various sectors, including software, consulting, and financial firms, through compliance initiatives such as customer identification programs, know your customer requirements, and anti-money laundering measures. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established partnerships with key industry players to enhance its service delivery.

PBC Tech

Series A in 2014
PBC Tech is a developer of advanced ultrathin supercapacitors aimed at addressing power management challenges associated with batteries. Its innovative products enable the use of smaller batteries without sacrificing energy capacity or peak performance, making them suitable for demanding applications in wearables, accessories, and mobile electronics. PBC Tech's proprietary form factor allows for significant size reductions while maintaining scalability in voltage, energy, and power within a compact design. The long-lasting and environmentally-friendly supercapacitors are compatible with existing lithium batteries, thereby minimizing waste and facilitating integration with current components. The company's groundbreaking technology and business model have earned it accolades, including recognition as a TIE50 2013 awardee and multiple awards from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority.

Skulpt

Seed Round in 2014
Skulpt was founded in 2009 by Dr. Seward Rutkove, Neurology Professor of Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Jose Bohorquez, Electrical Engineering PhD from MIT. The company develops hardware and software to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts understand their body composition and give them the intelligence to help optimize their training and reach their peak performance. The patented technology, Composition Myography (CM), measures muscle quality and fat content of each major muscle group, giving an unprecedented level of insight into an athlete's body. The Skulpt Muscle Scanner is the world's first and only handheld consumer device that measures individual muscle quality (MQ) and total body fat percentage. The Skulpt app delivers training programs tailored to the unique physique of each user, providing targeted training for optimal results. Initially a medical company, Skulpt has been awarded numerous grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health to develop CM and validate it through various clinical research trials. Composition Myography has been adopted by dozens of US hospitals and pharmaceutical companies to track the progression of patients with neuromuscular disorders. In 2013, Skulpt began to develop consumer products based on CM technology. Skulpt’s first consumer product, the Aim, was the first-ever electronic to measure muscle quality and the fat content of individual body areas. In March 2016, the company launched the next generation of the Aim, the Chisel Muscle Scanner and an accompanying iOS and Android app.

Dash

Seed Round in 2014
Dash is a mobile payment platform designed to streamline the payment process for patrons in bars and restaurants. Founded in 2011, it enables users to open, view, split, and pay their bills directly from their smartphones, integrating seamlessly with leading hospitality point-of-sale systems. This functionality allows establishments to accept Dash payments effortlessly, enhancing the customer experience through features such as itemized digital transactions and improved security. Additionally, users can benefit from loyalty rewards offered by participating businesses. Operating in over 30 markets, Dash processes thousands of transactions weekly, making it a prominent player in the mobile payment landscape.

GuestDriven

Series A in 2014
GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused company that specializes in guest engagement solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, it offers a guest relationship management platform designed for hospitality brands. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of integrated tools that enable hotels to target, campaign, and interact with guests throughout their travel experiences. By facilitating direct interactions and learning guest preferences, GuestDriven helps hotels build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based offers and communications. This approach empowers guests to personalize their stays, leading to higher satisfaction, improved reviews, and increased brand advocacy. With implementations in over 60 cities worldwide, GuestDriven is committed to transforming the hospitality industry.

Dash

Seed Round in 2013
Dash is a mobile payment platform designed to streamline the payment process for patrons in bars and restaurants. Founded in 2011, it enables users to open, view, split, and pay their bills directly from their smartphones, integrating seamlessly with leading hospitality point-of-sale systems. This functionality allows establishments to accept Dash payments effortlessly, enhancing the customer experience through features such as itemized digital transactions and improved security. Additionally, users can benefit from loyalty rewards offered by participating businesses. Operating in over 30 markets, Dash processes thousands of transactions weekly, making it a prominent player in the mobile payment landscape.

Grain & Barrel Spirits

Venture Round in 2013
Grain & Barrel Spirits is an innovative alcohol beverage company that specializes in the development of crafted spirits, including vodka, whiskey, gin, and cachaca, using local raw ingredients to deliver authentic flavors. The company has successfully launched Chicken Cock Whiskey, generating over $1.6 million in sales, and has established an incubator platform focused on identifying and scaling emerging trends in the beverage industry. With a keen ability to adapt to market demands, Grain & Barrel Spirits aims to consistently monetize brand successes while maintaining a pipeline of new on-trend products. The company is currently seeking growth capital to expand its portfolio of successful brands and enhance its brand development and sales capabilities, as well as to build a working capital reserve to support its rapid expansion and production needs.
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